rule

Clubs & Groups

rule

Clubs & groups allow alumni to stay connected to GW through shared experiences, including student organizations, interests, identity, and/or careers. If you would like to suggest a new club or group, please contact Mark Forrest, associate director of clubs & groups, at clubs@gwu.edu.

Multicultural Alumni Groups

GW Black Alumni Association — Founded in 2004, the GW Black Alumni Association "fosters an unparalleled affinity toward GW and strengthened sense of community among all alumni invested in continually enriching the network of black GW graduates." For more information, contact L. Trenton Marsh, GSEHD MA ‘04, at gwbaa@gwu.edu.

GW Latino Alumni Association — The Latino Alumni Association is an organization aimed at bringing Latino alumni and friends of the university together for programming and networking that advance the university and to strengthen the existing Latino community. The Latino Alumni Association was formally launched at Alumni Weekend 2008. For more information, or to get involved, contact Mark Forrest at clubs@gwu.edu.

GW Pan-Asian Alumni Association — We are creating an association catering to the Pan-Asian community, with the help of volunteer Trupti Patel, GSPM MA '05, and Dan Kotrapu, GWSB MBA ‘05. If you are interested in joining or taking a leading role, please contact Mark Forrest at clubs@gwu.edu.

Student Organization Alumni Groups

Greek Alumni — This year marks the 150th Anniversary of Greek Life at GW and we hosted an all Greek Reunion during Alumni Weekend 2008. For more information, contact Mark Forrest at greek150@gwu.edu.

GW LGBT Alumni Association — We are in the process of organizing and creating an association for all LGBT alumni. If you are interested in learning more or being a part of this association, please contact Mark Forrest at lgbtalum@gwu.edu.

Cherry Tree Alumni — The university yearbook, The Cherry Tree, celebrates its centennial in 2008. The Centennial Celebration will take place during Alumni Weekend 2008.  For more information, contact Mark Forrest at clubs@gwu.edu.

WRGW Alumni — In 2004, alumni who were part of WRGW returned to campus for the 75th anniversary of the university radio station. We are getting ready for the 80th anniversary in February 2009. To join the WRGW Alumni Association, please fill out this form.

Harmon Choral Associates — If you performed in any choral group during your years at GW, whether or not you received a degree from the university, then you are automatically a member of the Harmon Choral Associates. The group supports GW choral programs through student-alumni events, a reunion concert weekend, and an alumni network.

Other Alumni Constituent Groups

Alumni Emeriti Society — More than 5,000 alumni are members of this group comprising undergraduate alumni who graduated from GW more than 50 years ago and alumni who are 75 years or over. Society members currently participate in annual events, including VIP seating at Commencement followed by a special invite-only brunch and a Reunion celebration during Alumni Weekend.  If you are interested in learning more about this group, contact Mark Forrest at clubs@gwu.edu.

Athletic Alumni Association — We are organizing an Athletic Alumni Association.  If you are a former athlete and would like to get involved with this group, contact Mark Forrest at clubs@gwu.edu.

GW Alumni in Politics — One of our newest alumni groups, GW Alumni in Politics (GWAP), will serve as a forum for all alumni to connect, exchange ideas, and open doors for new opportunities. To get involved with GWAP, contact Mark Forrest at clubs@gwu.edu.

GW Potomac Society — Established in 2002, the Potomac Society serves the 1,200+ alumni who currently work as faculty and/or staff at GW. To get involved or for leadership opportunities, contact Mark Forrest at potsocy@gwu.edu.

PAF Alumni — The Presidential Administrative Fellows (PAF) program allows selected GW seniors to obtain a masters degree while concurrently working in an administrative position within the university. In return, the fellows are asked to contribute to the advancement of the GW community through academic, professional, and personal involvement.

Columbian Women — This group includes women who earned academic credit at GW; are members of the faculty, staff, or Board of Trustees; are wives of faculty, staff, or Board of Trustees; or are GW honorary degree recipients. The major aims of the organization are the advancement of women at the GW and the promotion of the interests of their alma mater.